Flush construction range



Filed July 25, 1928 Patented Apr. 12, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HERMAN H. HEIDBREDER, OF QUINCY, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO CENTRAL PATTERN COMPANY, OF QUINCY, ILLINOIS, A. CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS FLUSH CONSTRUCTION RANGE Application filed Ju1y 25, 1928. Serial No. 295,179.

- This invention relates to a range or cook stove in which any desirable fuel may be used, and it is among the objects of the invention to eliminate the objectionable overhang on the top of the stove where dirt and other matis a further object of the invention to provide a utility drawer in the bottom of the stove where utensils may be kept.

The invention comprises the novel structure and combination of parts hereinafter described and more particularly pointed out and defined in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings which illustrate a preferred form of this invention and in which similar reference numerals refer to similar featuresin the different views:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of a stove involving this invention;

Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken upon the line II-II of Figure 1 illustrating the flush construction of the range;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken upon the line IIIIII of Figure 1, and

Figure 4 is. an enlarged sectional view taken upon the line IV -IV of Figure 1. 7

As illustrative of this invention, there is shown a stove having a top 1 with a-marginal depending head 2, shown in this instance with an outer arcuate surface which may be straighter beveled if so desired, and a straight inner-edge which also may be curved orbe'veled if so desired. The front frame or apron 3- of the stove has an upper rabbeted edge 4terminating in a lower shoulder or lip 5 which abuts the bead 2 with the rabbeted edge securedrto the interior straight surface of the bead construction is secured. The apron 3 has an inwardl dished surface which may, of course, made straight if desirable, with whereby a siibstantially flush an inwardly ofi'set ledge 6 for receivin the oven door 7. The lower front part 0 the frame 3 of the range has an inwardly ofiset ledge 9 for receiving the door and the bottom of the frame 3 is substantially flush with. the base of the range. The front frame of the stove including the apron are also .flush with the sides of the stove as shown in Figure 1.

In the bottom of the stove or range, there is'a utility drawer 10 in which utensils may be kept. It should be noted that the drawer 10 is so constructed as to augment the flush appearance of the front frame as a whole, and is spaced above the lower termini of the legs so as to be clear of whatever surface the 1 legs rest u on and to facilitate expeditious cleaning 0 this surface.

From the top of the stove, thererises a vertical plate whichforms a splasher 11 to which arcuate brackets 12 are secured. The bracket and splasher have rearwardly directed attaching flanges 13 and 14 which may be secured together in any suitable manner, as by bolts 15. The splasher and bracket are flush with each other and the joint therebetween is very close and scarcely perceptible The arcuate brackets are also gradually expanded at their lower extremities so as to engage the top of the stove at an angle. Of course, if so desired,-the brackets may be integral with the splasher.

According to thisconstruction, the range presents a smooth and neat appearance free from cracks or crevices, whereby the accumulation of dirt and grease is prevented. In addition, the objectionable front and end overhang is eliminated and smooth flush construction is secured.

' I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention and I, therefore, do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon, otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

said top at an angle.

and a top portion having a depending mar- 'nal bead engaging said lip to form a smooth oint, said bead belng arranged to overhang said lip for protecting the jomt so formed.

In a range construction, formed of a vertical plate, and brackets each presenting an arcuate surface connected to the lateral edges of said plate in such a manner as to form a flush joint, the forward surfaces of said brackets and plate presenting a unit surface free from sharp corners and angles.

3. A range comprising a horizontal top, a vertically arranged splasher secured to said top having curved end portions, said end portions being gradually expanded to engage 4:. In a range construction, a splasher formed of a vertical plate, arcuate brackets at the lateral edges of said plate, the contiguous edges of said plate and brackets being rearwardly deflected to form cooperating flanges, and means for clampingly securing said flanges together to form close jointures between the contiguous edges of said brackets and plate, the forward surfaces of said brackets and plate at said jointures being flush.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Quincy, Adams County,

Illinois.

HERMAN H. HEIDBREDER.

a splasher I 

